Early Modern
Early Modern
Michelangelo Cerquozzi
The Master of the Battlefield: The Life and Legacy of Michelangelo Cerquozzi In the vibrant, tumultuous heart of 17th-century Rome, a painter emerged who could capture not just the grandeur of history, but the raw, kinetic energy of movement itself. Michelangelo Cerquozzi, affectionately remembered by history as Michelangelo delle Battaglie—Michelangelo of the Battles—was a virtuoso of the Italian Baroque. Born in 1602 to a prosperous…
21
dated works
5
chapters
1630
first work
1660
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Michelangelo Cerquozzi's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Drag or scroll to travel through time
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Michelangelo Cerquozzi's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.